Speech by a German officer

Emory 2022-04-20 09:01:08

"This is a long war and a hard one.

You fought bravely and proudly for your motherland.

You are an extraordinary group, closely linked to

each other.

Such friendship only exists in battle

.

Use foxholes,

support each other when you need it most,

you have seen death and

suffered together,

I am proud to serve with each of you, and

you are entitled to a happy and peaceful life forever

.

" is a long war,,

and an arduous war too,

you fight for the motherland bravely and proudly,

you are an unusual group,

closely linked each other,

such friendship only exists in fighting.,

Among brother,

use the foxhole together,,

support each other at the moment of needing most,

you is it die to see,

accept tribulation together,

it very proud I have to be can with everyone common and on active service you have,

you have the right to enjoy eternal happy peaceful life.


The last episode of the German officer's speech was really moving and couldn't agree more.
Although it is the speech of an enemy officer, it is also used in the US military and applies to all soldiers in the world.
Of course, this view is from a third-person perspective.

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Band of Brothers quotes

  • Sgt. Alton More: I'm guessing they were Hitler's photo albums, sir. Sure had a lot of pictures of him in it.

    Ronald Spiers: So, you looked at 'em, but you didn't take 'em?

    Sgt. Alton More: That's right, sir.

    Ronald Spiers: I don't believe you! I'll be watching you. You're dismissed.

    [as Moore leaves, smirking]

    Ronald Spiers: You'd better not be lying to me.

  • Ronald Spiers: What?

    SSgt. Floyd 'Tab' Talbert: Sir, if it's not going to put you in too much of a bind, I'd like to resign as company First Sergeant. If I had my choice, I miss being back amongst the men. I'd be happy to go to as Staff Sergeant, whichever platoon you want to put me in.

    Ronald Spiers: Well, I guess you've earned your right to demote yourself.

    SSgt. Floyd 'Tab' Talbert: Thank you, sir.

    Ronald Spiers: You wanna take over Sergeant Grant's platoon?

    SSgt. Floyd 'Tab' Talbert: That would do fine, sir.

    Ronald Spiers: Alright then, report to Lieutenant Peacock. Let me know if he gives you any trouble.

    SSgt. Floyd 'Tab' Talbert: Oh, sir? You make your decision yet?

    Ronald Spiers: Yeah, I did.